Date:         Mon, 19 Jul 1999 19:16:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Pete Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Pete Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
Subject:      Michelin MXT Tires ... wow! Also: Waterleaker woes
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Hi folks,

     Well ... finally got those new tires for my '88 Wolfie and *wow*
what a difference!! America's Tire had to order them in from Reno, so
it took about a week to get them. Had them fitted this afternoon -
the difference is incredible. No more pulling to the left, steering is
much lighter, no more 'driving a billboard' effect on the freeway!
I'm seriously impressed! 8-)

     Now the bad news. A set of four tires (MXT-B 205/70R14R) including
balancing, fitting and tax cost ..... $450. Ouch! Still, it's worth it.
The old tires didn't have reinforced sidewalls & 'sag' was beginning
to set in. The folks at America's Tire were great, too.

P.S. - I'm stupid. I recently got a new primary expansion tank for
my WaterLeaker, but the coolant level sensor seal had been backordered.
Well, a few folks on the list (hi, Joel!) warned me against re-using
the old seal as it was sure to leak. Did I listen?? Noooo! It'll
be juuust fine .. just for a few days ... add a bit of blue silicone ..
everything will be OK....

Did it leak?? Yup! All over the place. Lesson learned!

Regards,

Pete C (recently 're-tired'!! 8-) )

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Peter Cassidy,                     pcassidy@apple.com
'88 Wolfsburg "Muriel"           *not speaking for Apple*